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The Tree

After the sudden death of her father, 8-year-old Simone shares a secret with her mother Dawn. She's convinced her father speaks to her through the leaves of her favourite tree and he's come back to protect them.But the new bond between mother and daughter is threatened when Dawn starts a relationship with George, the plumber, called in to remove the tree's troublesome roots. From acclaimed director Julie Bertuccelli this starkly haunting drama was officially selected as Cannes International Film Festival Closing Night Film. "A visual and kinetic tour de force that has startling impact" - Phillipa Hawker The Age.

Year: 2010
Genre: Drama, French Cinema, Australian Film, Film Festivals 2010
Country: Australia, France
Director: Julie Bertuccelli
Starring: Aden Young, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Marton Csokas, Tom Russell, Christian Byers
Duration: 97 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains sex scenes and offensive language.
6.6/10
Location in store: Australian Film

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